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Everything You Need to Know about the Jackson Hole Shootout
Did you know Jackson Hole is home to the longest-running continuous shootout in the United States? Yes, that’s a real record, and yes, it’s absolutely true. The Jackson Hole Shootout has been going for more than 65 years, which is slightly longer than the gunfight at the end of the last John Wick movie. What can you expect? If you’re in town and you have a hankerin’ to watch some rascally outlaws git what’s comin’ to ‘em (and you happen to be in town from ...
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Tips From a Local: Korinne Bagley Nelson’s Jackson Hole
Here at Flat Creek Inn, we consider ourselves locals. After all, we’ve been here for decades in one form or another. And while some employees come and go, many of us have deep roots here in Jackson Hole. Take Korinne, for example, our managing owner. She graduated a few classes after Davey Jackson himself! (Just kidding, Korinne!) We asked her for her insider tips on getting the most from your trip to Jackson Hole this year. Tell us about growing up in Jackson Hole. What was it lik...
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Sleigh Ride through the National Elk Refuge
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the elk refuge, snow is glistening. Winter is upon us and there’s snow place better to be than in Jackson! (We deeply apologize for that pun.) If you’re looking for a magical start to the holiday season, look no further than a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge. About the Elk Refuge First, a bit of background. It all started in the nineteenth century when the arrival of settlers in Jackson Hole resulted in a major disruption to elk migra...
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What to Do in Yellowstone National Park in the Winter
[caption id="attachment_2685" align="alignleft" width="480"] Photo credit: Jeff Gunn from Atlanta, USA[/caption] When most people think of Yellowstone National Park, they think of iconic geysers, vibrant hot springs, and the occasional foreign tourist becoming a cautionary tale about why getting close to bison is bad. But there's a whole other side to this natural marvel that comes out in the winter. After all, there’s something really metal about fire and ice together. If you want to witn...
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5 Things to Do in Jackson Hole Over the Holidays
Around here, we’re the type who starts listening to Christmas music the moment the last Halloween decoration is packed. Which means we’re the type to start making holiday plans well before that. So we’ve compiled a list of some of the holiday highlights here in town. If you’re in Jackson Hole for the holidays, or you want to pretend you’re there by studiously following along the calendar, read on to see what you can look forward to. Click on the names of the events for tickets and m...
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